TM 5-3805-281-24-1
Track System
INSPECT METAL FACE SEALS
1. Inspect for the following conditions to determine if seal
ring (A) can be reused:
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The narrow, highly polished sealing area (E) must be
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in the outer half of seal ring face (D).
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Sealing area must be uniform and concentric with
the ID and OD of seal ring (A).
Sealing area must not be chipped, nicked, or
scratched.
A--Seal Ring
B--Worn Area (Shaded Area)
C--Seal Ring Face
D--Outer Half of Seal Ring Face
E--Sealing Area (Dark Line)
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2. Illustration shows examples of worn seal rings (A).
I--Sealing area (D) is in inner half of seal ring face (C).
II--Sealing area (D) not concentric with ID and OD of
seal ring.
A--Seal Ring
B--Worn Area (Shaded Area)
C--Inner Half of Seal Ring Face
D--Sealing Area (Dark Line)
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